After just a one week break the AT&T Williams team finds itself at the Sepang circuit for the 2010 Malaysian Grand Prix. The team is looking at improving their performance with several improvements for the FW32 being introduced. Both Williams drivers, Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg, are looking forward to the weekend and having a good race.
When: Friday 2 to Sunday 4
April 2010
Where: Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur
Round: 3 of 19
Sam Michael, Technical Director
The team heads to Malaysia with the target of getting both drivers into
Q3 and improving our position in the Constructors’ Championship. Sepang
is quite a different circuit to the two previous tracks we’ve visited in
that it has a lot of high speed changes of direction. We will have some
improvements on the FW32 for this race, mostly relating to the
aerodynamics and we will also have some upgrades to help gear shifting.
Both drivers will be working hard on our starts over the course of the
weekend to get back to our usual standard.
Rubens Barrichello
I like Malaysia very much. Physically, it’s one of the toughest races on
the calendar and you have to go there expecting it to be really hot. One
year I lost something like 1.3kg during the race. Because of the heat,
you have to be well prepared, physically and mentally, but we all do a
lot of training to make sure that we are.
I enjoy the layout of the circuit. It has a good mix of corners, high
and low speed, and it flows well. It is also quite wide which will give
us some overtaking opportunities around the lap. A strong set-up is
crucial in order to get a good lap time around Kuala Lumpur so having a
productive practice on Friday will be really important.
Nico Hülkenberg
I obviously don’t have experience of Sepang in an F1 car, but I raced
there when I was competing in A1 GP so I know the circuit already which
will be helpful. Melbourne was really frustrating for me so I’m happy
that this is a back to back race and I can get back in the car again
quickly. We’ll be pushing hard to try to get a better result.
Malaysia is not a favourite track of mine, but it’s ok. Turns five and
six are really quick, about 250km/h, so that part of the circuit is my
favourite. It’s going to be hot, but I spent a few weeks in Malaysia in
January to do some training so I feel well prepared. I’m looking forward
to getting there and to a good race.
Race Data Friday:
Practice 1: 10:00 - 11:30
Practice 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Saturday:
Practice 3: 13:00 - 14:00
Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00 Sunday: Race: 16:00
Malaysian
Circuit Guide:
Malaysian GP: Williams F1 GP Preview
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Date: 03/04/2010 00:54
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